Teaching Assistant Level 1

Location:

Pendle View Primary School, Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT

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Summary:

Pendle View is a Generic Primary Special School where we support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work at Pendle View Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in working with children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities within a special school setting. Our teaching assistants not only support the pupils' educational development but also support development in communication, self‑help skills and physical development skills.

The successful candidate will be class based in one of our 12 classes in school. We have 10 generic classes and 2 classes for pupils with complex autistic spectrum conditions which form our Intensive Support Provision.

We offer a comprehensive training programme as part of your induction, which continues as an ongoing part of the support we provide to all staff.

This position is part time, term time only. The salary quoted is full‑time equivalent; if successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We also require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure for successful candidates, handled in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

Please note CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you must complete the attached application form.

• Relevant Child Care qualification or equivalent

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Fran Clayton, Headteacher

Suzanne Smith, Deputy Headteacher

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: fran.cla

Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.

You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑offenders which is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.